The Bacak family of Sarıkeçili nomadic pastoralists in Turkey exemplify how mobile pastoralism aids biodiversity. Their livestock’s migration routes act as ecological corridors, facilitating seed dispersal over long distances and preventing habitat isolation.
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One Square Meter
One Square Meter is a needle-felt sculpture representing mobile pastoralism’s impact on rangeland flora. As part of the Roads Less Travelled Global initiative, includes contributions from global communities. The Turkish edition, by Avukma Üreten Kadınlar Kooperatifi, premiered in İzmir on December 8-9, 2018, showcasing local plant diversity.
Spreading Out Roots
We’re thrilled to announce the expansion of One Square Meter, a needle-felt sculpture linking mobile pastoralism to biodiversity, now involving more women from pastoralist communities globally. This initiative celebrates mobile pastoralism’s benefits while supporting women’s livelihoods and promoting knowledge exchange, empowering communities to engage decision-makers and create lasting change.